One Martial Arts
“Fantastic karate school to get stronger, build character, learn life skills and be part of fantastic community.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near South San Francisco, CA
2 of these gyms are based in South San Francisco; the others serve South San Francisco from San Francisco (7 mi), San Mateo (9 mi) and San Bruno (2 mi).
13 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo
“Visiting from Hong Kong and trained at 10th Planet San Mateo for the past 3 months, hands down one of the best jiu jitsu gyms in the Bay Area.”
AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“The head instructor Antonio Braga Neto is truly world class, he's super technical, and very patient.”
Evolve Training Center
“Coach Eric , coach misss Jane are fantasticooo , really all the coaches take their time with all the kids success I love the environment.”
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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Great family environment, have no doubt about serious training and learning having fun .”
El Niño Training Center
“So happy to have found a gym that I can train at, but the best family out there.”
The 14 gyms listed for South San Francisco, CA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: South San Francisco, CA
The 14 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,275 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 13 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside South San Francisco?
2 of the 14 gyms sit inside South San Francisco. The rest come from other towns inside 10 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“All of the teachers are supportive and inspiring role models and we appreciate that she has learned principles of respect and good sportsmanship through her ongoing practice at this place.”
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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, the environment is welcoming and focused on helping everyone improve.”
Hapkido Usa-Colhado Brazilian Jiujitsu-Muay Thai-Eskrima
“Weather you are looking for a place to learn Hapkido yourself, for your child, or as a family I definitely recommend this place.”
Dojo USA World Training Center
“I have been with the dojo coming up 20years and I walk in everyday anxious to receive the many rewards & blessings that postively transforms me internally.”
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Marco Nascimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Marco fosters an environment where students want to make time to go to this gym to train.”
Barrios Martial Arts & Fitness
“I have taken classes with coaches Eddie, Chris, Allen, Earl and Carlos and they have all been well organized and great learning experiences.”
Empire Jiu Jitsu
“Empire has very high level instruction, great training partners, and a big space.”
Alliance BJJ SF Bay
“Bjj at alliance is one of the best things that happened to me in my life.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near South San Francisco
- “The conditioning is second to none, but it’s the discipline, confidence, and mental toughness you build on these mats that really set the experience apart.” — from a review of El Niño Training Center
- “The place is clean and very welcoming. All the coaches make learning fun while maintaining discipline and being patient with all the kids.” — from a review of Evolve Training Center
- “Our child absolutely loves going to class, and we’ve seen a huge boost in confidence, focus, and discipline since they started.” — from a review of One Martial Arts
- “The gym offers structured children's classes that provide a fun and safe environment for kids to build confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills.” — from a review of Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- “I've been a student for 8 years and I can say this Dojo has helped me build an athletic body and conditioned my mind to reach my most confident mentally balanced days of my life especially during difficult situations.” — from a review of Dojo USA World Training Center
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